CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires.
In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.
A few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire.
The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.
1.5
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
112,287 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the vehicle started operating normally. On another occasion, the contact started the vehicle and the steering wheel locked with the steering assist fault and service now message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 112,287.
- Natrona Heights, PA, USA
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- Natrona Heights, PA, USA